How to travel from Wolfsburg to Marburg, Germany

The distance between Wolfsburg and Marburg is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wolfsburg to Marburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Marburg Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Bus

Take the bus to Marburg.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Marburg.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolfsburg and Marburg

There are several options for getting from Wolfsburg to Marburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Wolfsburg and Marburg is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Wolfsburg and Marburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolfsburg to Marburg is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolfsburg and Marburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Marburg. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Marburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional and HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH run train services between Wolfsburg and Marburg. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wolfsburg and Marburg. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolfsburg to Marburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braunschweig Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Wolfsburg and Marburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolfsburg to Marburg. We recommend that you take the train to Marburg Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Marburg is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Marburg. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wolfsburg and Marburg. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolfsburg to Marburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Wolfsburg to Marburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolfsburg and Marburg

Transport options from Wolfsburg to Marburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe + 2 similar
2h 35m
€75($75)
5 times a day287km (178 miles)
Train2h 45m
€70($70)
twice a week318km (197 miles)
Train via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe2h 55m
€45($45)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€15($15)
twice daily286km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€45($45)
on demand271km (168 miles)

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Airports near Marburg

The following major airports near Marburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Marburg
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Marburg
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from Marburg